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Specifications

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Getting Started 

Introduction 

ZTE MF928 is a 4G LTE mobile hotspot device, working on the LTE network. 
You can connect your devices to it via Wi-Fi

®

. The device supports data 

services, enabling you to communicate anytime and anywhere. 
The following figure shows the appearance of the device. It is only for your 
reference. The actual device may be different. 

1 External 

Antenna 

Connector 

Connect the antenna when the signal is poor. 

Charging/Micro USB Jack 

Charge the device or connect to the USB port of a computer. 

RESET Button 

Press and hold for three seconds to restore your device to the factory 

settings. 

LED Indicators 

View colored icons for information about battery, Wi-Fi, messages 

and signal strength. 

WPS Button 

 

Press to wake up the device when the hotspot is in sleep mode.   

 

When Wi-Fi is enabled on the hotspot, press and hold for about 

Summary of Contents for MF928

Page 1: ...MF928 User Manual ...

Page 2: ...translated or utilized in any form or by any means electronic or mechanical including photocopying and microfilm without the prior written permission of ZTE Corporation The quick start guide is published by ZTE Corporation We reserve the right to make modifications on print errors or update specifications without prior notice ...

Page 3: ... Network Settings 10 Wi Fi Settings 11 Device Settings 14 Firewall 16 Router Settings 17 Software Update 17 ZTE Link 18 Using the WPS 18 Verifying SIM PIN Code 19 SIM PIN Management 19 Resetting Your Device 20 Configuring Your PC 21 Verifying IP Address and DNS 21 SMS 22 Operating Messages in Your Inbox 22 Inbox 23 Information 23 For Your Safety 24 To the Owner 24 Using Your Device 24 Battery Hand...

Page 4: ...your reference The actual device may be different 1 External Antenna Connector Connect the antenna when the signal is poor 2 Charging Micro USB Jack Charge the device or connect to the USB port of a computer 3 RESET Button Press and hold for three seconds to restore your device to the factory settings 4 LED Indicators View colored icons for information about battery Wi Fi messages and signal stren...

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Page 10: ...0 or later Safari 6 0 or later or Google Chrome 35 0 or later 4 The login page appears as follows The following is only for your reference 5 On the login page input the WebUI password and click Login Navigating Your Web Interface The interface is divided into three parts Related functions can be executed by operation in the related areas Index area Shows the configuration list for your device Cont...

Page 11: ...ttings IMPORTANT Do not modify any settings unless instructed by your service provider Quick Settings 1 In the main interface click Settings Quick Settings 2 Read the guide carefully and then click Next 3 Set SSID Configuration as shown in the following figure Service Set Identifier SSID is used to uniquely identify your wireless local area network WLAN If you enable Broadcast Network Name SSID th...

Page 12: ... accessed without authorization Select an encryption mode from the list and then set a password for it 5 The configuration will look as shown in the following figure Make sure that all the parameters shown in the figure are correct and then click Apply Network Settings Data Roaming Select Network Settings Data Roaming You can connect to internet in the roaming status Check the box and then click A...

Page 13: ...lect Network Settings APN You can set the Access Point Name on this page Wi Fi Settings Basic Select Settings Wi Fi Settings Basic Settings The wireless network basic parameters are shown in the following figure ...

Page 14: ...t them set up manually Security Mode The security modes are described below Mode Description OPEN Authentication and encryption won t be performed There are risks that private information will be intercepted or unauthorized individuals will use the network WPA2 AES PSK A more secure version of WPA with implementation of the 802 11i standard WPA PSK WPA2 PSK Apply both the WPA PSK and WPA2 PSK sche...

Page 15: ...ith less interference Network Mode Select the WLAN protocol The recommended mode depends on the Wi Fi band When using the 2 4 GHz band select 802 11 b g n When using the 5 GHz band select 802 11 a n ac Channel Bandwidth Select a bandwidth option if necessary not recommended without prior experience When using the 2 4 GHz band select 20MHz or 20MHz 40MHz when using the 5 GHz band select 20 MHz 20 M...

Page 16: ... shown in the following figure Select Enable Apply and the White List settings will appear as shown below MAC Address Enter an approved MAC address to connect to this Wi Fi hotspot Click Apply to confirm your configuration Device Settings Account Management Select Settings Device Settings Account Management The administrator settings information is shown in the following figure ...

Page 17: ... Fi Performance Settings Short Wi Fi Range Increases battery life Medium Wi Fi Range Balances battery life and Wi Fi range Long Wi Fi Range Extends coverage of hotspot which will decrease battery life Wi Fi Sleep Settings Sleep Time Select a time from the drop down list When there s no Wi Fi connection made within the specific time Wi Fi will be unavailable and the system will turn to sleep mode t...

Page 18: ...g You can set up Port Mapping to enable external computers to access www FTP or other services provided by LAN Select Settings Firewall Port Mapping The Port Mapping page is shown in the following figure Select Enable Apply and the Port Mapping Settings will appear Source Port Set the source port of the computer that provides services ...

Page 19: ... Select Settings Router Settings The router information is shown in the following figure IP Address IP address for LAN interface Subnet Mask Subnet mask for the IP address DHCP Server Enable or disable DHCP Server function DHCP IP Pool Allocate beginning and ending IP addresses for IP pool DHCP Lease Time Define how long the leased IP address will be expired The new IP address will be relocated af...

Page 20: ...he WPS If your computer or other Wi Fi enabled device supports WPS you don t have to input the password manually once your WPS has been set up in your web UI To set up follow these steps 1 Select Settings Wi Fi Settings WPS You can enable WPS function by PIN PIN code or PBC push button mode and then click Apply PIN Enter PIN that is generated by wireless access client PBC Select PBC or press PBC b...

Page 21: ...rifying SIM PIN Code If the PIN code of your SIM card is enabled you will need to input the PIN code when you log in the first time NOTE The SIM card will be locked if you enter the wrong PIN code three consecutive times SIM PIN Management If you want to modify the PIN status select Settings Device Settings SIM PIN Management The PIN management is shown in the following figure PIN Status Shows the...

Page 22: ...on t need to input the PIN code again It is required after the device is restarted Resetting Your Device There are two ways to reset your device Select Settings Device Settings Reset Click Reset Yes to set all the settings to their factory default values The device will restart automatically Reset your device by pressing and holding the RESET Button 1 Find the hole marked RESET on the side of the ...

Page 23: ...ddress and DNS The following steps and figures reflect configuration for the Wireless Internet Protocol for your connections with a Windows 7 operating system 1 Right click Network and select Properties 2 Select Change adapter settings 3 Right click Wireless Network Connection and then select Properties ...

Page 24: ...5 Select Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically and then click OK to finish the configuration SMS This function allows you to receive messages from your ISP Operating Messages in Your Inbox You can check the messages saved in your device ...

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Page 26: ...ou re your device if required The use of electronic transmitting devices is forbidden in aircrafts at gas stations and in hospitals Please observe and obey all warning signs and power off your device in these conditions Do not touch the inner antenna area if not necessary it will affect your device s performance Store your device out of the reach of little children Your device may cause injury if ...

Page 27: ...ce leaving it in a parked car on a hot day or continual use in direct sunlight Using transmitting data for long periods of time Charging the device with a non ZTE incompatible or defective charger and USB cable This device is equipped with Battery Temperature Protection Feature This feature is designed to protect the battery If the battery gets overheated the phone will automatically turn off Allo...

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Page 29: ...the Product End User shall have no right to reject or return the Product or receive a refund for the Product from ZTE under the above mentioned situations This warranty is End User s sole remedy and ZTE s sole liability for defective or nonconforming items and is in lieu of all other warranties expressed implied or statutory including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability an...

Page 30: ...ed to the FCC when worn on the body as described in this user guide is 1 251 W kg While there may be differences between the SAR levels of various devices and at various positions they all meet the government requirement The FCC has granted an Equipment Authorization for this model device with all reported SAR levels evaluated as in compliance with the FCC RF exposure guidelines SAR information on...

Page 31: ... Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Troubleshooting Problem Suggested Solution CannotestablishtheWi Ficonnectio nbetweentheMF928deviceandyou rWi Fienableddevice Make sure the Wi Fi function is active Refresh network list and select the correct SSID Check the IP address to make sure your device can obtain an IP address automatically in the Internet protocol TCP IP pro...

Page 32: ...fault settings For more assistance please visit www ztedevices com Specifications Network 4G LTE Operating System Linux Technology LTE Band LTE B2 B4 B5 B12 B66 B71 Wi Fi Support 2 4GHz IEEE 802 11 b g n 5GHz IEEE 802 11 a n ac Dimensions 2 52 H x 4 17 W x 0 59 D Weight 3 63oz with battery Standard Battery 2 000 mAh nonremovable Standby Time TBD Internal Memory 256 MB RAM 512 MB ROM ...

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